SAN JOSE – San Diego State hasn’t converted a field goal since its Sept. 28 win over New Mexico State, and that woeful streak continued against San Jose State Saturday night at Spartan Stadium.

After not attempting a single field goal against New Mexico last week, the Aztecs sent sophomore kicker Seamus McMorrow out in the first quarter to attempt a 35-yarder.

But McMorrow’s kick was blocked, and his rough night continued when the Spartans blocked his extra point attempt following Adam Muema’s 2-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter.

McMorrow then missed a 38-yard field goal attempt in the third quarter to give the Aztecs – who trailed 20-12 at halftime – eight points left on the field.

McMorrow went into the game 0-for-2 on field goals this year. He had one PAT blocked against Air Force, but was 10-for-11 on PATs going into Saturday’s game.

In desperation, the Aztecs tried Feer in the second quarter. Feer started the year 8-for-8 but was benched after he missed his next three.

He didn’t do much better for SDSU though – his first extra point attempt was blocked by SJSU.

McMorrow eventually came through at the end to bang in two PATs in the fourth quarter as the Aztecs held on to beat SJSU 34-30.

Picks for Tenhaeff and Whittaker

The Aztecs’ defense started and ended the game with crucial interceptions.

Linebacker Nick Tenhaeff picked off Spartans’ quarterback David Fales’ first pass of the game for his first career interception, and cornerback J.J. Whittaker intercepted Fales with 2:35 remaining in the fourth quarter to ice the Aztecs' win.

It was only the third and fourth interceptions the Aztecs’ defense has come up with this year, but their second-consecutive game with an interception. Linebacker Vaness Harris picked off New Mexico quarterback Cole Gautsche last week.

On the first quarter interception, Fales’ ball intended for SJSU tight end Billy Freeman, was tipped by Nat Berhe, and Tenhaeff dove to catch the free ball.

Tenhaeff almost had a second momentum-shifting play when he tackled SJSU tailback Jarrod Lawson in the second quarter and stripped the ball as Lawson went down. SDSU’s King Holder recovered the fumble, but upon review, Lawson was ruled down at the Spartans’ 5.

The linebacker came up with a crucial third down sack on Fales in the third quarter that ultimately forced the Spartans to punt.

Long night for Ruffin

Aztecs’ wide receiver Ezell Ruffin went into Saturday’s game with three-consecutive 100-yard games under his belt.

SJSU cornerback Bene Benwikere came in having notched an interception in each of the last three games.

With SDSU’s star receiver matched up against SJSU’s shutdown corner, something had to give.

Ruffin ended up having a rough night against Benwikere. He was limited to three receptions for 25 yards, and had at least one potential first down conversion broken up by a hungry Benwikere.

Benwikere kept his interception streak going against SDSU when he stole a reception from Ruffin in the first quarter. Ruffin had the ball coming down on the right sideline, and it would have been a 30-yard gain.